Four Tons of Obama

Park officials said they need to raise $60,000

Williamsburg, Va. -- A 4-ton bust of President Barack Obama will be positioned to the right of his predecessor at Presidents Park in Williamsburg.

A model of the sculpture has arrived at the 10-acre attraction, which includes the towering busts of all the U.S. presidents.

Everette H. Newman III, president of the park, said the concrete-and-steel sculpture will be 16 feet to 18 feet tall and weigh about 7,400 pounds.

The final work will be crafted by David Adickes, the artist who created the other presidents at the park. Park officials said they need to raise $60,000 to build the sculpture by July 4.

Newman said he plans to position Obama next to President George W. Bush.

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